NEW DELHI – The cinematic landscape has turned into a political battlefield as Dhurandhar: The Revenge shatters box-office records, crossing the ₹1,800 crore mark. While audiences cheer, a fierce debate rages over the film’s “Dhurandhar Agenda.”
Opposition leaders, including Raghav Chadha and Tariq Anwar, have slammed the film as a high-budget election tool for the BJP. Critics argue the movie’s portrayal of demonetisation and national security is designed to polarise voters and discredit past leadership as “weak.” Viral critiques, notably from Dhruv Rathee, label it the “most expensive political advertisement” in Indian history.
In contrast, BJP leaders like Himanta Biswa Sarma hail the film’s success as a reflection of “public sentiment” and national pride. Director Aditya Dhar maintains the film is a tribute to India’s security forces, denying any party-driven script. As the 2026 political heat rises, Dhurandhar remains at the centre of India’s deepest cultural and political divide.
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